Office of the VP for Communications – Keeping alumni and friends connected to U-M

Social distortion

The streets of downtown Ann Arbor are mostly deserted these days. But signs of life, resilience, and hope can be found wherever you look. (All images were taken by a masked D. Holdship on Saturday, 4/11/20.)

This is only an intermission

AMEN.

Still rockin’

You’ll be pleased to know The Rock is making itself useful in these bizarre times. Thank you to the people who painted this. #tyhealthcareworkers

Steaming, flaxen, waxen

Insert lyrics to “Hair” [here]. Or not. Isn’t this the prettiest “Closed” sign you’ve seen in a long time?

Sale!

The one-letter-per-page format is a popular way of explaining what you’d like your customers to do. On State Street at least.

I told you

It’s an “order online” world for a little while.

Hold the pandemic, please

The Zingerman’s crew set up shop in the courtyard, using milk crates to help patrons socially distance, on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon in A2.

Waiting on a friend

Just another masked man texting at Zingerman’s. See the large version, with blue sky, puffy clouds, and everything. (p.s. I did ask his permission to take and use this photo.)

I’ll take two

…with a side of social distancing, Zingerman’s style. Note the “Graduation Menu” in the background. #sadface.

Nope. Closed.

Why make a new sign when you can just cut to the chase, right, Wazoo? (Get a longer view.)

What is she buying?

Ann Arbor in a nutshell. Or, rather, a question mark.

Indefinitely . . .

. . . is not the same as “forever.” The day will come when this sign is gone. And this door is open.

All is right with the world

With caveats

The People’s Food Co-Op is doing its best to work around the situation. Just follow the directions on the door, people.

Tinhatters !!!

This photo predates the lockdown by a day or two, which makes it even creepier. I mean, I’d heard of tinhatters, but didn’t believe they actually existed. I introduced myself only to learn they were just students wrapping their film before leaving town. #zeitgeist

Miss Kim

“Please take your order from this regularly sanitized table.”

1 person at a time

If you really want the best chocolate in the universe, you will have to wait your turn on the sidewalk.

You are welcome

So blessed to be working … and making slideshows for you. This house is on State Street, across from the athletic buildings.